The Republic of I-495 is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its stringent health and safety legislation. The democratic population of 9.96 billion I-495ians are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The medium-sized, socially-minded, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Healthcare, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 31.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but stagnant I-495ian economy, worth 111 trillion cars a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Automobile Manufacturing, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Cheese Exports. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 11,148 cars, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. I-495's national animal is the driver.

I-495 is ranked 327,390^th in the world and 1^st in Interstate 495 for Highest Average Incomes, with 11,148.67 Standard Monetary Units.